TORONTO, 25 February 2005 — Jermaine O’Neal scored all three of his team’s overtime baskets, including the winning jumper with 11 seconds to go, to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 93-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. O’Neal had 29 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots in Indianapolis as the Pacers won their fourth straight game, and 11th in a row against the Heat. Miami was without Shaquille O’Neal, who injured his left knee in the first quarter of Tuesday’s clash with the Chicago Bulls.The Heat say O’Neal will have a scan when he returns to Miami. He watched Wednesday’s game from the bench.

In Cleveland, Zydrunas Ilgauskas posted 33 points, 26 in the second half, as the Cavaliers downed the Chicago Bulls 100-91. Ilgauskas also had eight rebounds and seven blocks. LeBron James registered 27 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and five steals for the Cavs. Ben Gordon scored 21 points for the Bulls and Kirk Hinrich 13.

In Washington, Gilbert Arenas recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds to carry the Wizards past the Memphis Grizzlies 93-83. Antawm Jamison added 27 points for the Wizards, who won their fifth straight home game.

In Milwaukee, Desmond Mason scored 15 points as the Bucks pounded the New Jersey Nets 100-81. ZaZa Pachulia tied a career-high with 14 points and added 12 rebounds for the Bucks, winners of five of their last seven games. Vince Carter had 26 points to lead the Nets, who have lost five out of seven.

In New Orleans, Rashard Lewis notched 26 points to power the Seattle SuperSonics to a 103-85 rout of the Hornets. Ray Allen added 25 points for the Sonics (37-15) while JR Smith paced the Hornets (11-43) with 19.

In Denver, Andre Miller scored 22 points as the Nuggets overcame the Boston Celtics 107-86. Carmelo Anthony added 19 points and Kenyon Martin had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets. Delonte West claimed 16 points for the Celtics.

In Phoenix, Leandro Barbosa and Joe Johnson grabbed 22 points apiece as the Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-101.

In San Antonio, 30 points from Tim Duncan carried the Spurs to victory over the Houston Rockets for the first time in three attempts, 99-81.

In Salt Lake City, Dirk Nowitzki poured in 29 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 101-83.

In Portland, Kobe Bryant’s 31-point haul pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to an 86-83 win over the Trail Blazers.

In Oakland, James Richardson contributed 31 points as the Golden State Warriors edged the Atlanta Hawks 101-96. Antoine Walker led the Hawks with 27 points.